Champaign Police Respond to Shots Fired Incident, Two Arrests Made
On May 10, 2021, at approximately 6:11 p.m., Champaign Police were called for multiple reports of shots fired. The first was reported in the 300 block of West Beardsley Avenue, soon followed by a report of shots fired in the area of North Market Street and Eisner Drive. Police were notified witnesses saw two vehicles […]
Burglary Arrest Made in Connection to Recent Lootings
On Sunday, May 31, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., several individuals gathered in the parking lot of Marketplace Mall. Moments later, additional vehicles arrived, and individuals immediately began looting and vandalizing area businesses, leading to civil unrest. This criminal behavior quickly spread throughout Champaign and lasted until approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 1. Approximately […]
27 Arrests Made in Looting Incidents; Origin of Civil Unrest Under Investigation
On Sunday, May 31, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., several individuals gathered in the parking lot of Marketplace Mall. Moments later, several vehicles arrived, and individuals immediately began looting and vandalizing area businesses, leading to civil unrest. This criminal behavior quickly spread throughout Champaign and lasted until approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 1. Immediately […]